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This Saturday at 7 p.m., humor author Harrison Scott Key joins us for a very special season finale. Delta author Hank Burdine will be there too, along with musical guests Eden Brent and Milton. Hosted by Jim Dees and house band the Yalobushwhackers.

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Today we’ll talk to a woman who knows firsthand how giving back can affect people’s lives forever. Jill Buckley, Executive Director of Stewpot Services is here along with Karen Cotton a former Stewpot client turned volunteer.

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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and share with friends and family. But deciding what to share from your kitchen is a really big decision. Today on the program we help fill out your Thanksgiving menu and share tips on how to properly fry your turkey.

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Today we’ll start our road trip on the MS Gulf Coast for the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Fall Gala. Next we’ll move to Jackson for the More Than a Tourist Jackson City Highlight Tour, after that we’ll head to Cleveland for 50 Nights of Lights and end the show with MS Move for their annual “Sleep out to help the homeless” event.

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On today's show:
The Supreme Court will hear a controversial Mississippi death penalty case. Find out why. Then, advocates share why they think transgender awareness is important for communities across the state. And we'll learn how improvements in medicine and research have made concussions a game changer for athletes of all ages.

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During this weeks garden party, between the calls and cheesy music, Felder puts out a call for all the grumpy gardeners. If you find anguish in maintaining your garden send us an email to garden@mpbonline.org. and tell us your story. Let's get dirty!

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Legendary jazz guitarist Henry “Skeets” McWilliams performs with a full band in front of a live studio audience. Originally recorded in 1983 in the studios of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, this program features stories and music from the famed musician's career. Monday at 9:30 p.m. on MPB Television.